Sextile’s Rejuvenated Brilliance: A Review of Their Hometown Show at the Fonda
LOS ANGELES, CA- The last time I saw Sextile, it was almost five years ago at the Teragram Ballroom, an opener for Shame, thrusting the audience into their rhythmic dark wave atmosphere in support of their album, ‘3’. It was a time of discovery and…
Emo Hip-Hop Revolution: The Rise of SadFlex and LA’s Underground Scene
LOS ANGELES, CA- An emo hip hop collective has been building a scene with like-minded degenerate artist’s hosting performances at dive bars throughout Los Angeles. Alternative rappers with an urban dance punk edge spit rhymes about Hollywood heart ache and raging against the machine. SadFlex…
Bittersweet Daze Tour With Cavetown & Friends: A Magical Melody of Music and Emotions
STANFORD, CA -Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University morphed into the throbbing, pulsing heart of the Bittersweet Daze tour, and the moment I strutted into that hallowed space, the electrifying vibe of sheer, unadulterated fan enthusiasm was so palpable, I almost drowned in it. On deck…
Saleka’s “Seance” at Hotel Cafe and the Evolution of her Sound: A Reflective Interview
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a music journalist, I am fortunate enough to witness a multitude of performances, each with its own unique charm and musicality. Yet, every now and then, an artist takes the stage and leaves an indelible mark on your soul. Such was the…
Emotional Catharsis and Unforgettable Hits: The Cure’s “Songs of the Lost World Tour”
CUYAHOGA, OH- A gloomy, drizzly sky loomed above as Cure fans from all over came together at the Blossom Music Center to celebrate the band and their music. The Shows Of The Lost World tour has been a hot ticket since it was announced earlier…
Ex–Intelligence Official Says Government Is Hiding Alien Technology From Congress
The past six years have been a roller coaster for the extraterrestrial-minded in America. In 2017, the New York Times revealed that former senator Harry Reid had previously snuck away $22 million in Defense funding to investigate unidentified foreign objects. Since then, some Navy pilots have come forward to report frequent UFO sightings,…
SXSW Highlights: A Close Encounter with Kazka’s Inspiring Performance
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Another performance I happened to stumble upon was Kazka at Inn Cahoots, and it turned out to be one of the most inspiring moments of my SXSW experience. Kazka is a…
The Warning Shakes The Regent with Electrifying Performance in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I was invited to The Regent earlier this month to shoot Holy Wars, I have to be honest and admit that I wasn’t all to familiar with other acts on the bill. One my contributors had written about Plush when they…
Captivating the Crowd: Caroline Polachek’s Unforgettable Performance at ACL Live
AUSTIN, TX- Caroline Polachek, the enigmatic songstress, graced the stage of ACL Live on the evening of Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, accompanied by the talented George Clanton hailing from the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles. As Clanton bid farewell to his role as…
Stumbling Upon Poison Ruïn’s Raw Punk Energy at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I hadn’t planned on checking Poison Ruïn out, but as fate would have it, I was walking by Hotel Vegas on my way to catch an act at a different venue,…
